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C4 SRH

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,446 mi
Last recorded58,446 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 SRH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 58,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 58,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 58,002 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 57,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 56,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 56,472 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 56,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 56,028 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 55,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application slightly uneven

some test items hidden by covers

wipers worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,174 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper worn

rear brake application slightly uneven

some test items not visible

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2009 53,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

stone chip in windscreen

rear brake application slightly uneven

some test items not visible

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper worn

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,774 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,774 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 46,345 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 46,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2005 43,679 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 43,679 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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C4 SRH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C4 SRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 SRH registered?

C4 SRH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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The MOT history for C4 SRH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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